What Are ISRC Codes?
April 14, 2010 by brent
Recently, I’ve been getting some questions about ISRC codes. It’s surprising to me how under used this technology is and how few people know about it.
The summary of ISRC codes straight from their website looks like this:
The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) provides a means of uniquely identifying sound recordings and music videos internationally. For the purposes of this handbook, a music video recording is defined as a short form music video initially produced to support the release of a track.
It is stressed that ISRC identifies sound recordings and music video recordings and not physical products (‘carriers’) and that there is no conflict with existing product catalogue numbering systems with which it co-exists. Neither does ISRC identify a digitally distributed package, although sound and music video recordings included in such a package should be identified with an ISRC.
The ISRC system is constructed so that any entity creating sound recordings can obtain the means to issue ISRCs regardless of their membership, of or standing with, industry associations and other bodies.
To summarize the summary, ISRC codes are a special digital sort of fingerprint that goes with your music where ever it goes so it can be tracked. This plays into sales, royalties, and promotions.
To read more about the ISRC codes, click here to go to the website.
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